How To Use Pelican Paste Products

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How to use Pelican Paste Original Hardening Wax

Because it is a 'harder' wax, you will need some sort of heat source to help you apply Pelican Paste to your knife. I recommend having the following available:

  • Pelican Paste Original Wax (of course)
  • Lint free rag or paper towels. I personally love these blue shop towels.
  • Heat source. I use a heat gun, but a hair dryer works well also.
  • Buffer (optional)

To apply Pelican Paste Original, do the following:

  1. Start by heating up your Pelican Paste and getting the surface soft; no need to melt it. We are just trying to soften the surface.
  2. With your paper towel, scrape a thin layer of wax out of the tin and evenly apply it to the entire surface of your knife blade steel and handle. On my first application, I like to be generous and apply a thicker coat.
  3. Optional: Using your heat gun or hair dryer (on low), heat the surface of your knife to melt the wax into the pores of the wood handle. This will also even out the coat of wax.
  4. Let sit for at least 20-30 minutes. For best results, let it sit overnight.
  5. Using your rag or blue shop towel, wipe off any excess wax.
  6. Buff the handle by hand with your shop towel; wiping the handle vigorously. 
  7. Optional: Use a CLEAN buffing wheel to buff the wax into your handle. I would recommend dedicating a certain wheel only for waxing. 

 

How to use Soft Wax

I recommend having the following available:

  • Pelican Paste Soft Wax (of course)
  • Lint free rag or paper towels. I personally love these blue shop towels.
  • (optional) Heat source. I use a heat gun, but a hair dryer works well also.

To apply Pelican Paste Soft, do the following:

  1. Start by rubbing the surface of the wax with your fingers or lint free rag.
  2. With a small amount of wax on your fingers or rag, evenly apply it to the entire surface of your knife blade steel and handle. On my first application, I like to be generous and apply a thicker coat.
  3. Optional: Using your heat gun or hair dryer (on low), heat the surface of your knife to melt the wax into the pores of the wood handle. This will also even out the coat of wax.
  4. Let sit for at least 20-30 minutes. For best results, let it sit overnight.
  5. Using your rag or blue shop towel, wipe off any excess wax.
  6. Buff the handle by hand with your shop towel; wiping the handle vigorously. 

 

How to use Pelican Oil

A lot of people prefer to use oil over wax. There is a number of reasons, but the two main reasons I found are because it is easy to use and has an unbeatable shine. If looking for deep wood penetration or even high carbon steel protection, Pelican Oil does it all. Pelican Oil is a hardening oil that gives the protection of wax and the penetration and shine of oil.

I recommend having the following available:

  • Pelican Oil (of course)
  • (optional) Lint free rag or paper towels. I personally love these blue shop towels. 

To apply Pelican Oil, do the following:

A little goes a long way.

  1. Just apply a little oil to the surface of your knife, wood, or tool with your fingers or a lint free rag.
  2. Spread until you see an even finish that suits your needs.
  3. You can use the knife or tool immediately, but for a dry finish, allow it to sit for 12-24 hours.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

As a part of the formulation, there are a couple drying oils in the mix. What that means is, there is a chance of spontaneous combustion, if not disposed of your rags properly. Do not scrunch it up and throw it in the trash can.

Option 1: After oiling your product, lay your rag flat for a day or so to allow it to dry. After the rag is completely dry, you can dispose of it normally.

Option 2: Throw your oil rags into a dedicated metal bin that has a lid. This bin should be outside of your shop and home. It is still advised to lay the rag flat and not scrunch it up before throwing it in there.

Option 3: Do what I do and burn your rags. I have a metal bin outside that I place my rags in after use. Using a torch, go ahead and light your rags on fire under supervision.

Your safety is our #1 priority. This is how you should handle ALL your oil rags in the shop, not just Pelican Oil. If you are not only using Pelican Paste, please research your specific oil for more details on how to dispose of it.